Enjoy Chili, Culture & Cocktails

The Mercado de Jamaica tour is a deeply intimate journey curated by chile expert Fernando Dávila. He will guide you through fascinating stops inside the market until you arrive at La Flor de Jamaica—his family’s store and culinary workshop, nestled in the very heart of the market.

Beyond exploring a vast marketplace filled with an extraordinary variety of beautiful flowers and learning about its history and everyday life, this tour invites you to make an important discovery: chile is much more than a beloved ingredient that simply adds heat to Mexican dishes. It is a source of flavor, color, and aroma that enriches countless preparations.

On this tour, the goal is not to test the limits of how much spice you can handle. In fact, our mission is to reveal the incredible complexity and diversity of chiles—while giving you the freedom to choose the level of heat you’d like to experience. You’ll leave knowing how to choose and use Mexican chiles back home.

And that’s not all. At La Flor de Jamaica, you’ll enjoy a playful, hands-on approach to Mexican cuisine through a workshop where you’ll learn how to prepare your very own salsa. Reserve your spot!

The Route

A Market Classic (taste freshly prepared esquites)

Hands-On Flavor (step into a hidden speakeasy and craft your own salsa)

Ancestral Comfort (savor a handmade tlacoyo filled with beans; earthy, satisfying, and rooted in centuries of tradition)

A Bold Bite (indulge in a taco of green chorizo with crispy chicharrón and salsa macha; rich, spicy, and layered with unforgettable flavor)

Oaxaca On Your Plate (enjoy a tender tamal wrapped in tradition, filled with the deep, complex notes of Oaxacan black mole)

Sweet Heat (delight in a refreshing fruit popsicle sprinkled with chile)

Sip & Savor (complement every bite with sparkling water, artisanal mezcal, and a beautifully crafted cocktail that ties the entire experience together)

What's included

All food & drinks
Street food tastings
4-course menu
Mezcal, cocktail and fruit water
Make your salsa
Guided tour of the Jamaica Market
Local market and food expert

Not included

Transportation
Tips
Extra drinks beyond the menu

What to bring

An appetite
Tips
Money for any extra drinks

Host Info

Sabores México

Mexico is best understood through its kitchens, its markets, and the people who gather around food. At Sabores Mexico, we create experiences where flavors open the door to conversation, memory, and place. Each tour is an invitation to slow down, taste deeply, and feel at home—one bite, one story, one shared moment at a time.

Practical

Min ageAll Ages

Fitnessall

Arrival advicePlease arrive 15 minutes early.

Cancellation policyThis tour follows the guide's own cancellation policy. Message them directly on WhatsApp with any questions.

$135/person

Photos and info sourced from the guide's website.

Adventure in Mercado de Jamaica

What's included

Not included